It's been 13 days since last posting. I've been busy. I got 2 Jobs which take a whole bunch of time, but I should maybe be back more offen. But, time is short. So this might just tunr into another Quick Hits Posts.
TV:
The Fall Season Premieres started this week. Here's some quick reviews of some stuff I saw. Chuck: Nice show. I'd watch more of it. Heroes: Yippie! Reaper: I like to see where this concept goes. Bionic Woman: Intresting. Plus, I saw this with my Mom & she said she'd watch the show, too. So, there's crossover appeal (She found Heroes too confusing). Now, I didn't get to see all the premieres from this week that I wanted to see (Training!) but the Fall roll out is not over with so I'll keep you posted.
Comics:
- DC Comics: Now I don't read Teen Titans very offen but there is one thing from the book that I do like & is the reason why I picked up both Issues 50 & 51: The Titans of Tomorrow (Future, some what evil versions of the team). The group is seen briefly in 50 & 51 starts off the storyline with them. Another I picked up 50 was it was "Extra-Sized" as it was milestone issue & had a who's who of past & present Titans creators on the book. I like the characterization of Black Canary from All-Star Batman & Robin the Boy Wonder & I don't know why. The characterization of Batman here: not so much. Speaking of Batman, Batman #669 is the last part in the "Club of Hero" story arc, intresting art, an intresting way of laying thing out & a good mystery. The next arc is the retunr of Ra's Al Ghul, which I may check out. I picked up 2 collected editions of books by DC, One I was planning on buying. The other I found & just couldn't pass up. First was 52, volume three, we are coming to the end of the missing year. The only thing that is throwing me off is the front cover, the artist has used 2 famous faces as referance for people. Kevin Spacey for Lex Luthor (ok, he played him in the movie) & Zack Braff for Dr. Magnus (What?). The other is Doctor 13: Architecture & Morality, I book I didn't see when it first came out but man, this book rocks on so many levels I'm not sure I can fully explain it all. I'll tell you one thing: the book has a Talking, Nazi Gorilla. What more could you want?
- Marvel Comics: Quasar #3 has a really nice cover. It's Issue 30 of Captian America & he's still dead. One of the character by products of Marvel's Civil War was Penance, formally known as Speedball. He now has his own 5 part miniseries. Pick it up, part 1 is good.
- Other Comics: From the pages of their Free Comic Book Day offering comes The Umbrella Academy. It's written by Gerard Way, lead singer of the Band My Chemical Romance but don't let that fact stop you from picking up: It's Good! It's Weird! It's Different! This is a 6 part Miniseries.
Other: Last time I wrote that I bought a Dr. Zoidberg Figure, well I bought another Doctor Figure. It wasn't just any Doctor, but The Doctor (or Doctor Who for you not in the know). Intresting sidenote: while I was buying I was told that I was buying the only Doctor Figure is the whole shipment. The only downside are his glasses (which he doesn't wear all that offen in the show) are glued to the figure's face.
That's all I have for now. With the way I'm going, I'll be back in around 2 weeks to share with more!
-Brian
Friday, September 28, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
This is Entry 11: Quick Hits #2
It's been 16 days & no new Blog posts from me. I hope my non existing reading (which I have named Jim) haven't deserted me for other things to waste their time on. :( Why no posts? Everytime I think about making one I either don't have something to post or I'm saving stuff some I have enough to post or I guess don't feel like it. Take your pick. I think the post will all be quickhitted.
TV: Torchwood: Good, much like what it is spun off from. Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Good, reminds me kind of TLC's What Not to Wear but slightly classer. Mr. Gunn is in top form & doing everything we've come to love him for. More reviews (& maybe longer ones' too) as when I see more shows. The Fall season starts of this coming week with the major push next week (Most of what I want to see starts on the 24th going forword).
Comic Books: Reading Avengers: The Initiative & New Warriors nicely book end each other. I wish Mighty Avengers & Runaways came out more offen. Hero For Hire #13 has a weird cover, I hope they don't have more like this. I like the book. Super-Villians Team-Up: Modok's 11 is a really fun read. I picked up The Last Fantastic Four Story & thought "Again?" since Fantastic Four: The End was out like late last year. But, the upside of this book is it's only 1 book & not 6 like FF:TE. Plus, Stan Lee wrote it! (The story it's self is ok, sort of lack luster). From the Marvel Back Issue Bins: Marvel Premiere #57, what so special about this book? It's the 1st & maybe only American comic book appearance of Doctor Who (Tom Baker version). It's a pretty good read (it is a 2 part story so I don't have the 2nd half). The cover was done by Walt Simonson & the enterior art by Dave Gibbons. There are also some nice backup features in the issue, too. With Justice Society of America #9 starts the Kingdom Come tied in storyline, not sure if I like the idea but I'll have to wait until it's over to give my say. Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 starts off the storyline featuring Faith, one of my Favorite characters from the series.
Other: I bought a Dr. Zoidberg (from Futurama) Action figure. Well, there are many point of articulation so I doub he'll be doing much action. He's currently standing on one of my bookcases with a few other figures. I might post a Pic of him (that might get me to post that pick of the Browies I made some time back).
Well, I think that's about it. I probably have some news later on in the week. Stay Tuned!
-Brian
TV: Torchwood: Good, much like what it is spun off from. Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Good, reminds me kind of TLC's What Not to Wear but slightly classer. Mr. Gunn is in top form & doing everything we've come to love him for. More reviews (& maybe longer ones' too) as when I see more shows. The Fall season starts of this coming week with the major push next week (Most of what I want to see starts on the 24th going forword).
Comic Books: Reading Avengers: The Initiative & New Warriors nicely book end each other. I wish Mighty Avengers & Runaways came out more offen. Hero For Hire #13 has a weird cover, I hope they don't have more like this. I like the book. Super-Villians Team-Up: Modok's 11 is a really fun read. I picked up The Last Fantastic Four Story & thought "Again?" since Fantastic Four: The End was out like late last year. But, the upside of this book is it's only 1 book & not 6 like FF:TE. Plus, Stan Lee wrote it! (The story it's self is ok, sort of lack luster). From the Marvel Back Issue Bins: Marvel Premiere #57, what so special about this book? It's the 1st & maybe only American comic book appearance of Doctor Who (Tom Baker version). It's a pretty good read (it is a 2 part story so I don't have the 2nd half). The cover was done by Walt Simonson & the enterior art by Dave Gibbons. There are also some nice backup features in the issue, too. With Justice Society of America #9 starts the Kingdom Come tied in storyline, not sure if I like the idea but I'll have to wait until it's over to give my say. Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 starts off the storyline featuring Faith, one of my Favorite characters from the series.
Other: I bought a Dr. Zoidberg (from Futurama) Action figure. Well, there are many point of articulation so I doub he'll be doing much action. He's currently standing on one of my bookcases with a few other figures. I might post a Pic of him (that might get me to post that pick of the Browies I made some time back).
Well, I think that's about it. I probably have some news later on in the week. Stay Tuned!
-Brian
Saturday, September 1, 2007
This is Entry 10: Fall TV Preview 2007
We have now reached double digits. Wa-Hoo!
The Fall TV season is almost upon us & so here are some stuff I'll be checking out. I'll also tell you stuff that I'll be checking out but aren't new. Some times may over lap, but I got to eatch something during commericals, don't I?
EDIT: I forgot the premire dates, I've now added those.
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Monday
8 pm: Chuck (NBC): It's a dramedy about a guy named Chuck (surprise, suprise). He works for a larger chain of electronics stores at their help desk (Think Best Buy & the Geek Squad). He gets an e-mail from an old college roommate. Upon looking at the e-mail he gets years of CIA secrets in his head. Now people want to know what he knows. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: How I Met your Mother (CBS): an ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
8:30 pm: Aliens in America (The CW): Nerdy Kid from Wisconsin is not the most popular kid in High School. His Mother tries to help him become cooler. They welcome to their family a forgien exchange student, one slight problem: He's from Pakistan. So, the social outcast hang out. Added Bonus: Lindsey Shaw (formally of Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) plays the Guys's hot sister. Premiere: October 1st
Back-Up Show: The Big Bang Theory (CBS): Nerdy Roommates have a hot blonde living across the hallway. Worlds clash & we all learn just a little bit more ourselves. I know this will probably be cancelled but I'll give it a try. Premiere: September 24th.
9:00 pm: Heroes (NBC): A real world Super Heor show. Added Bonus: When the show goes into reruns, there will be a companion show to take it's place: Heroes: Origins. Premiere:September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Two & a Half Men (CBS): another ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
Tuesday
8 pm: NCIS (CBS): One of the more intresting "Cop" shows out there with a really well thought out cast of characters. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Beauty & the Geek (The CW): One of the better "reality" shows out there. Premiere: September 18th.
9 pm: Reaper (The CW): On his 21st birthday, our slacker main character find out his parents soul his soul to the Devil & he must now become a bounty hunter to bring rogue souls back to hell. He's dead so he still has to deal with his regular life along with his new job. Added Bonus(s): Kevin Smith (the guy behind Movies like Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, Jersey Girl) directed the pilot & Missy Peregrym (most resently of Heroes) plays our Hero's love interest. Premiere: September 25th.
Back-Up Shows: Dirty Jobs(Discovery) & Eureka (Sci-Fi). These 2 series already airing episodes.
Wednesday
8 pm: Pushing Daisies (ABC): A Private Invesitgator has a special power: One touch he can bring the dead back to life, another touch they die again & can't be reaised back again. He uses his power to his advanage in his work. He finds his childhood sweatheart (who's a girl named Chuck), she's died so he brings her back but he can never touch her again or she'll be lost to him. Premiere: October 3rd.
9 pm: Bionic Woman (NBC): an update of a show I never watched mostly because I was either not born yet or was really, really young. Premiere: September 26th.
Back-Up Show: Mythbusters (Discovery). This series is already airing episodes.
Thursday
8 pm: Smallville (The CW): Superman's early years. I have a Like/Dislike realtionship with this show. Premiere: September 27th.
8:30 pm: 30 Rock (NBC): One of the better comedies on the air. Premiere: October 4th.
9 pm: The Office (NBC): One of the Best Mockumentries on TV! Premiere: September 27th.
Back-Up Show: CSI (CBS). Premiere: September 27th.
10 pm: Tim Gunn's Guide to Style (Bravo): I have enjoyed him on Project Runway & he's getting his own show. Premiere: September 6th.
Friday
8 pm: Numb3rs(CBS): A smart cop show. Premiere: September 28th.
9 pm: Doctor Who(Sci-Fi): Good British Sci-Fi! This series is already airing episodes.
Saturday
6 pm: Torchwood (BBC America): Doctor Who spin off. Premiere: September 8th.
11 pm: MADtv (Fox): Sometimes better then it's competition, sometimes not. Premiere: September 15th.
11:30 pm: Saturday Night Live (NBC): It's seen better times but maybe this season will be one of those? Premiere: September 29th.
Sunday
8-9 pm: The Fox Cartoon block (The Simpsons, King of the Hill, American Dad & Family Guy): I do like me some cartoons. Premiere: September 23rd (for Simpsons, KotH & FG), September 30 (for American Dad).
10 pm: Shark (CBS): An interesting Lawyer with James Woods. Premiere: September 23rd.
Made for TV Movie
Tin Man (Sci-Fi), a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz that looks to be be intresting. Premiere: 6 hours some time in December.
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I'll probably review these shows as I see them.
Until next time.
-Brian
The Fall TV season is almost upon us & so here are some stuff I'll be checking out. I'll also tell you stuff that I'll be checking out but aren't new. Some times may over lap, but I got to eatch something during commericals, don't I?
EDIT: I forgot the premire dates, I've now added those.
8 pm: Chuck (NBC): It's a dramedy about a guy named Chuck (surprise, suprise). He works for a larger chain of electronics stores at their help desk (Think Best Buy & the Geek Squad). He gets an e-mail from an old college roommate. Upon looking at the e-mail he gets years of CIA secrets in his head. Now people want to know what he knows. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: How I Met your Mother (CBS): an ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
8:30 pm: Aliens in America (The CW): Nerdy Kid from Wisconsin is not the most popular kid in High School. His Mother tries to help him become cooler. They welcome to their family a forgien exchange student, one slight problem: He's from Pakistan. So, the social outcast hang out. Added Bonus: Lindsey Shaw (formally of Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) plays the Guys's hot sister. Premiere: October 1st
Back-Up Show: The Big Bang Theory (CBS): Nerdy Roommates have a hot blonde living across the hallway. Worlds clash & we all learn just a little bit more ourselves. I know this will probably be cancelled but I'll give it a try. Premiere: September 24th.
9:00 pm: Heroes (NBC): A real world Super Heor show. Added Bonus: When the show goes into reruns, there will be a companion show to take it's place: Heroes: Origins. Premiere:September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Two & a Half Men (CBS): another ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
8 pm: NCIS (CBS): One of the more intresting "Cop" shows out there with a really well thought out cast of characters. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Beauty & the Geek (The CW): One of the better "reality" shows out there. Premiere: September 18th.
9 pm: Reaper (The CW): On his 21st birthday, our slacker main character find out his parents soul his soul to the Devil & he must now become a bounty hunter to bring rogue souls back to hell. He's dead so he still has to deal with his regular life along with his new job. Added Bonus(s): Kevin Smith (the guy behind Movies like Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, Jersey Girl) directed the pilot & Missy Peregrym (most resently of Heroes) plays our Hero's love interest. Premiere: September 25th.
Back-Up Shows: Dirty Jobs(Discovery) & Eureka (Sci-Fi). These 2 series already airing episodes.
8 pm: Pushing Daisies (ABC): A Private Invesitgator has a special power: One touch he can bring the dead back to life, another touch they die again & can't be reaised back again. He uses his power to his advanage in his work. He finds his childhood sweatheart (who's a girl named Chuck), she's died so he brings her back but he can never touch her again or she'll be lost to him. Premiere: October 3rd.
9 pm: Bionic Woman (NBC): an update of a show I never watched mostly because I was either not born yet or was really, really young. Premiere: September 26th.
Back-Up Show: Mythbusters (Discovery). This series is already airing episodes.
8 pm: Smallville (The CW): Superman's early years. I have a Like/Dislike realtionship with this show. Premiere: September 27th.
8:30 pm: 30 Rock (NBC): One of the better comedies on the air. Premiere: October 4th.
9 pm: The Office (NBC): One of the Best Mockumentries on TV! Premiere: September 27th.
Back-Up Show: CSI (CBS). Premiere: September 27th.
10 pm: Tim Gunn's Guide to Style (Bravo): I have enjoyed him on Project Runway & he's getting his own show. Premiere: September 6th.
8 pm: Numb3rs(CBS): A smart cop show. Premiere: September 28th.
9 pm: Doctor Who(Sci-Fi): Good British Sci-Fi! This series is already airing episodes.
6 pm: Torchwood (BBC America): Doctor Who spin off. Premiere: September 8th.
11 pm: MADtv (Fox): Sometimes better then it's competition, sometimes not. Premiere: September 15th.
11:30 pm: Saturday Night Live (NBC): It's seen better times but maybe this season will be one of those? Premiere: September 29th.
8-9 pm: The Fox Cartoon block (The Simpsons, King of the Hill, American Dad & Family Guy): I do like me some cartoons. Premiere: September 23rd (for Simpsons, KotH & FG), September 30 (for American Dad).
10 pm: Shark (CBS): An interesting Lawyer with James Woods. Premiere: September 23rd.
Tin Man (Sci-Fi), a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz that looks to be be intresting. Premiere: 6 hours some time in December.
I'll probably review these shows as I see them.
Until next time.
-Brian
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